Bills' Josh Allen Follows MVP Trend with Historic First Two Starts
Josh Allen accomplished a feat only replicated by two MVP winners with two dominant games to begin the 2026 NFL season.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is on track for another MVP season after two stellar performances as the team begins the 2026 NFL campaign. In the season opener, Allen tallied two touchdowns and rushed for two more in a 36-31 win against the Houston Texans. On Thursday night, Allen extended his impressive start, guiding the Bills to a 41-31 triumph over the Detroit Lions with a combined nine touchdowns and zero turnovers in the first two games.
ESPN Insights highlighted Allen as the third player in NFL history to record nine touchdowns and no turnovers in his team's first two outings, with Peyton Manning and Patrick Mahomes securing MVP honors in 2013 and 2018, respectively. Allen now joins an elite group with a 125.8 quarterback rating for the 2-0 Bills. Buffalo head coach Joe Brady praised Allen's dual-threat ability, stating, "Anytime the ball’s in his hands, good things happen."
With two dominant outings, Allen is firmly positioned as a favorite to capture his second consecutive MVP award. The Bills will aim to replicate their early success when they face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.
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